Environmental Management Council 2025 Report and UNA Protection
Tompkins County
Summary
The volunteer EMC updated its Unique Natural Areas maps and is now figuring out how to actually protect those lands — some of which face redevelopment pressure in Dryden — including possibly buying key parcels or working with the land trust.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jun 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
The EMC will seek budget funding to ground-truth UNA sites with vulnerable species not surveyed in decades.
Residents who value natural areas, and municipalities relying on accurate UNA data for planning.
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